Who wouldn’t want to earn some extra cash if you are doing nothing for it? Well, almost nothing.

But first, let me ask the question that’s on your mind.

Is there something called free money?

It depends on what you call free money. When you get extra cash in return for small work, that’s free money, in my opinion.

For example, I always scan my groceries (never missed it for the last two years) for which I get some points and get gift cards. That’s my idea of free money.

If you are interested in earning some extra cash on the side without much work, just keep reading.

When I say work, it can be anything like just walking, watching TV, listening to music, etc.

This is not your usual 9-5 work, so if you are getting paid to do something like this. Why not?

Here is how to get free money easily,

Rent stuff you have

You can easily rent your stuff at home without much hassle and earn money on the side. This is truly a passive income stream and a free money hustle.

BabyQuip – With BabyQuip, you can rent your baby gear and help others to travel stress-free. The company operates in the US and Canada, and it has great potential to become a side business.

Sniffspot – Have a big backyard? Rent it out to the dog owners. Sniffspot helps dog owners to give a place to exercise. You can sign up on the website and list your space to get started.

Ruckify – If you have a lot of things at home to rent, just sign up for Ruckify. This peer-to-peer marketplace allows you to rent anything from board games to heavy trucks. Getting on board is easy, and you can set your own prices.

Getaround – Got a car, but don’t use it much? Try renting your car on Getaround. This popular renting platform for cars gets you free money to rent your car, all done through their app. They also offer $1 million insurance and 24/7 roadside assistance.

Get cashback to shop online

Online shopping is the most flexible and easiest way to shop if you are a family with kids. But there are ways you can earn extra cash while you spend money for your daily needs.

TopCashback – A popular cashback site with over 11 million members worldwide, TopCashback is a must in your list of free money sites.

Rakuten – Formerly Ebates, Rakuten is by far the most used cashback site in the US and has thousands of retailers listed. They also offer a $10 bonus when you sign up.

Ibotta – Ibotta offers in-store and online shopping perks. You can shop online and get cashback on the listed retailers, or you can shop in-store and scan your receipts to get the cashback on qualifying purchases.

Sign up and get bonus

If you are looking for some extra bucks for a simple task, then there are a couple of websites that allow you to do that and earn money for free.

Swagbucks – Just sign up for this uber-popular GPT site and grab $5 for free. Also, you get $10 cashback when you use Swagbucks shopping offers. You can do polls, get coupon codes, search online, or give your opinion to get paid.

InboxDollars – Just like Swagbucks, you get a $5 bonus for free when you join InboxDollars. There are many things that you can do, like read emails, play games, or watch videos to get gift cards.

MyPoints – Want some more cash? Sign up for MyPoints, and you get a $10 bonus, and you can also get more points when you refer your friends to MyPoints.

Eat out and get paid

Eating out is something we do regularly. There is no better perk than dining out and getting paid for that.

Seated – With Seated, you can dine out at your favorite restaurants and get money back. This is an excellent app that lets you earn money back on your food bill at selected restaurants.

Be rewarded to stay fit

I am sure everyone would be super interested in ways to get paid to exercise. After all, money is the best motivator to stay fit.

HealthyWage – The most popular weight loss website that lets you bet on your weight loss goal is HealthyWage. You can calculate your weight loss goal and the time taken to achieve it through their calculator and bet on your goals.

Sweatcoin – Another app that helps you to do something you do every day and still earn extra cash. With Sweatcoin, you can track a lot of exercises and earn ‘Sweatcoins,’ which you can redeem for their shopping offers.

Watch videos or play games

If you are too lazy to move around and prefer to watch videos or TV, then this can earn you some extra dollars.

Swagbucks – Watching videos is one of the best features of Swagbucks and can rake up good money if you play the videos on multiple screens and run them in the background.

InboxDollars – Similar to Swagbucks, you can watch videos with InboxDollars and get paid. Another way you can get rewarded is by playing games. Just sign up, start playing the different kinds of games they have. If you win, you get scratch cards to get cash prizes.

Download apps

You can quickly grab some extra cash if you download apps like below and keep them on your computer or phone. Companies collect data to see user behavior and improve products in the market through such apps.

Nielsen Computer Panel – Backed by the Nielsen company, this trustworthy app can be downloaded on your computer, and it runs in the background. You can get up to $50 per year without doing anything with this app.

Tapcash – Tapcash pays you to download apps and keep them installed on your phone for some time. You might not see a lot of money, but it’s worth a shot as it’s passive. You can also refer your friends to earn more if you find it interesting.

Smart Panel – Like Nielsen Computer Panel, this app will pay you around $110 a year if you keep it on your computer. You can redeem your points for PayPal, Cash or gift cards.

Listen to music

Listening to music is the most enjoyable thing to do if you want to earn free money. Just listen to great music and get paid for that. Sounds cool, right?!

Music Xray – This website pays you to listen to your favorite bands. Just sign up with your details, and don’t forget to list your favorite bands. Once you get matched with a song, you will get an email with the song to listen and get paid.

Slice the Pie – You can write reviews for the music bands you hear and get paid for it through Slice the Pie. The pay is up to 20 cents per review, and you can get paid via PayPal.

Sell stuff

Getting rid of the junk at home is something we do regularly. There is nothing better than getting paid for the junk you want to throw away. You are reducing the landfill and helping in recycling stuff, and making money out of it!

Poshmark – Have a lot of clothes lying in your closet? Sell them on Poshmark. The process is pretty simple and done through their app. You can sell clothes, jewelry, cosmetics, shoes, etc.

BookScouter – There is no better way to sell your used books than through BookScouter. They have over 30 book vendors listed. You just have to search, compare, and ship your books. They offer pre-paid shipping labels, and you get paid after the book is received.

Decluttr – If you are thinking of generally decluttering your home, then choose Delcuttr to make money from it. You can sell a lot of electronic stuff like phones, CDs, laptops, video games, iPads, etc. They have paid out over $300 million paid to their customers till now.

Use your receipts

Whether you shop for clothes, groceries, furniture, or anything for that matter, you can use your receipts to earn extra money.

Fetch Rewards – Fetch Rewards is one of the apps that pays you to scan your receipts. You can also earn rewards by buying from the participating stores or buy a particular offer product on the app. You can redeem points for gift cards. You can also download Fetch Rewards on Google Play Store too.

Shopkick – With Shopkick, you get rewards for a lot of things like just walking into the store, scanning the barcodes, shopping online, etc. along with scanning the receipt if you buy the items. ‘kicks’ can be redeemed for gift cards from your favorite brands.

ReceiptPal – This app works pretty similar to Fetch Rewards. You just download the app and take pictures of your receipts. Once they are verified, you get rewarded with points. You can redeem these points for cash or gift cards. You can also use ReceiptPal for your Amazon shopping.

Give your opinion

Isn’t this the simplest way to earn money? Just giving your feedback or opinion to brands about their products can give you extra money while you pretty much do nothing.

User Interviews – This is one of the best focus groups out there, which has diverse types of studies. You can sign up, choose the type of study you want to participate in, and get paid. They have phone, 1-on-1, online studies available on different topics. The pay can go up to $200 per study.

Survey Junkie – One of the best and legit survey panels out there is Survey Junkie. They are known for low disqualification rates and high paying surveys. Sign up and confirm your email to get started with them.

Pinecone Research – Pinecone Research is a very well-known name in the survey companies. The plus point with this survey panel is having short surveys that pay at least $3 per survey. They also offer product testing opportunities occasionally.

Take photos

Taking photos is becoming a craze now that everyone has a smartphone. It has a great potential to become an extra income earner.

Job Spotter – Whether you are on a short walk or running errands, you can take pictures of ‘Help Wanted’ signs in your neighborhood through the Job Spotter app. Depending on the type of business, you get paid once you upload the photos. You can get started by downloading the app.

Getting free money is possible,

The idea of free money might sound very unreal for some but if you are careful in choosing legit ways to earn extra cash, it definitely possible. Just be careful to avoid the ‘get-rich’ schemes.

When you do things that you are already doing every day and get paid for it, that’s free money. That’s almost passive and easy to earn.

Take your pick and get paid for free!

About Sireesha Narumanchi

Hi, I am Sireesha and thank you for stopping by to know me. I am a work-at-home mom of two beautiful princesses and a firm believer in making 'working from home' a success for everyone (working in a virtual job for over 9 years now). I have been featured on many popular websites like Forbes, Business Insider, American Express, QuickBooks, The Muse, Moneyish, Virtual Vocations, Spark Hire, Bustle, Fairygodboss, Side Hustle School, Payoneer, Jobbatical, Skillcrush.Read more...